Brûlerie St-Denis is described as a cozy cafe with solid coffee and pastries, where a great matcha latte, a standout cold brew, and a calm, comfortable space make it a good spot to linger or study; the cafe's Montreal history and evolving layout are noted, along with generally friendly service and pleasant terrace vibes. Some reviews flag drawbacks, including an americano that was too diluted and served in an oversized cup with taxes mentioned, frappes that mainly tasted like milk, a chai latte and a dirty chai that tasted watery, and occasional concerns about professionalism, leading some to say they would not return despite the neighborhood's other good options.
Love that they have a good menu of coffee beans you can choose from, weighed, packaged for you right in store! & ground if you want it or not.
They have a customer washroom & nice sitting area inside & outside.
The customer service was amazing. They even asked what kind of machine/coffee i made to give me better recommendations. However respectfully the employee believed the espresso labeled beans would be appropriate for my espresso machine, when there is no type of espresso bean. So a bit of coffee training could be beneficial but I love the interaction & the staff was always patient with me.
Quelle déception ! J'ai demandé un double espresso, payé ce double espresso pour que celui soit prêt en moins de 10 secondes. Comment est-ce possible ? Le temps que la personne au comptoir encaisse ma commande était plus long. Résultat : café sans aucun arôme aussi limpide que de l'eau. Honteux pour un établissement se revendiquant spécialiste du café...
May 3, 2026
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This was our first coffee shop in Montreal & it did not disappoint! Both my husband & I loved our coffees; he got a cold brew & said it might've been the best he's ever had. We'll definitely be back!
Une des premières brûleries de Montréal, où j'ai découvert le vrai café il y a 20 ans... Ou était-ce 30?
De passage aujourd'hui, j'ai été surprise de voir les petits prix perdurer (3,10$+taxes pour un americano).
Ledit americano, toutefois, était beaucoup trop allongé. Bon goût, mais servi dans une trop grande tasse, il faisait environ 225 ml au lieu du standard 150-180 ml.
J'aurais dû aller demander de rectifier le coup, mais j'étais trop bien sur leur jolie terrasse. Le bon côté des choses est que mon americano trop dilué m'a permis d'en profiter plus longtemps!
Jul 5, 2025
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Ce café n'est plus ce qu'il a été il y a 15-20 ans. Leur cappuccino est correct, mais sans plus. Leur chaï latté & leur dirty chaï, par contre, goûtent l'eau, & le barista le prend personnel si on n'aime pas ses breuvages. Le service manque de professionnalisme. Il y a tant de bons café dans le quartier, donc je ne reviendrai plus ici.
What's funny about this place is that we love their beans available for purchase, especially the Ethiopian Harrar. But the espresso they serve in-house is only fair - a little thin tasting. Cappuccino is better. Service & ambiance at the Masson location, where we usually go, are consistently excellent.
Was very excited to visit this place. Unfortunately, the service was horrible. The two girls at the counter were unpleasant, & provided no service, greeting, smile, nothing. Also, the hot chocolates were poorly made. The place has such a nice ambiance that it is unfortunate the workers look like they do not want to be there.
Café toujours bon. Service minimum, çad dernière le comptoir, à chaque visite : ils sont, ils font dans la suffisance!!! C'est d'un ridicule ! Une étoile en plus pour l'ambiance car ily a le journal du jour.
